Boat Harbour Motel

3.0 star property
3-star motel in Wollongong CBD

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Ocean View Queen
Reception
Interior entrance
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Cnr Campbell and Wilson St, Wollongong, NSW, 2500
  • Place, Wollongong City Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, WIN Entertainment Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, WIN Stadium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Ocean View Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Ocean View Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean View King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean View King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean View Queen

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Ocean View Triple

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Park Harbour Queen

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Park Harbour Triple

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Standard Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Park Harbour Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Park Harbour Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

About the area

Wollongong

Oceanside stay.You'll be steps from Brighton Beach and within a 10-minute walk of Wollongong Fish Market with a stay at this Wollongong CBD motel. Wollongong City Beach and Illawarra Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Wollongong City Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • WIN Entertainment Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wollongong Harbor - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • North Wollongong Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • WIN Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Fairy Meadow Station - 4 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steamers Bar and Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Levendi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Builders Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Longboard Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪North Beach Pavillion - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Boat Harbour Motel

3-star motel in Wollongong CBD
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this motel measures 1346 square feet (125 square meters) and includes conference space. Boat Harbour Motel also features a garden and an elevator. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Wollongong motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 1346 sq ft of conference space
  • 125 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1962
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Boat Harbour Motel offers 42 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Wollongong motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 28-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.10 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.00 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.00 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.00 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.10 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

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Boat Harbour Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 326 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 436 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms are dated Front desk staff were abrupt Not enough parking
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

spiro

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location within easy walking distance to the water and eateries. Very good check-in, helpful reception, clean and spacious room, good aspect, old-style bathroom but good shower.
A short walk away
Cafes nearby
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Siddharth

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Friendly staff and early check in with a fantastic location!!! Love it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mathew

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Ann

Travelled with family
The carpet had strange marks on it and there was mould in the bathroom ceiling. Needs cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room,staff nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Yoko

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
This motel has good access to the nearest harbor. I was able to see a part of the harbor from the balcony too. But they only have basic facilities and don’t have a washing machine anywhere in the motel. So, it might be difficult to stay for a long period.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was a very clean room and motel, great location. The staff were friendly, we would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

The
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Fouad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good all round
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, near new ensuite and toilet. Comfy bed too...aircon a bit noisy (it worked overtime in the heat) Parking a hassle...not enough spots and no local street parking
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sonja

Owner was helpful. Bed was comfy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and clean well Maintained room. Excellent location and very handy for Wollongong
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Irene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated property, but very clean. Great spot with easy walking into the city & harbour. Cafe & restaurant in site.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good been back a few times now we always like it here
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
All staff members were nice and helpful. Linnen and towels were very clean and pleasant to touch. Our bathroom was small, but this is what you expect in an old building.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Room clean but aged. Some ocean view through trees but we knew this
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025